Movies / Theater / Hall / Live House Spots in Osaka Area

  • Namba Grand Kagetsu
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    4.5
    578 Reviews
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    Osaka Osaka-shi Chuo-ku Nanbasennichimae 11-6

    We enjoyed the first session Sunday. Laughed a lot. We believe our immune system was strengthened thanks to laughing. Some comedians there were not well-known but really gave us fun. One of...

  • Osakajo Hall
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    4.0
    72 Reviews
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    Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Osakajou 3-1
    Situated inside Osaka Castle Park in Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, this is the largest event hall in western Japan with a capacity of 16,000 people. It was built in 1983 as the site of the “Osaka Chikujo 400-year Festival,” and the main part of the building was built underground out of consideration for the surrounding scenery. Aside from the arena, there are several halls and restaurants on the site. Popular domestic and overseas artists’ concerts and various ceremonies are held here, as well as a number of events attended by a large number of people throughout the year.

    The Hall and the surrounding park had turned to a popular spot for local and tourists. It was really nice to stroll around. There were eateries and shops available for visitors. Pleasant area...

  • National Bunraku Theatre
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    4.5
    166 Reviews
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    Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Nippombashi 1-12-10
    The National Bunraku Theatre, which opened in 1984, is located in the Chuo Ward of Osaka City. The 753-seat Large Hall is mainly used for performances of Ningyo Joruri (Bunraku) puppet theatre, one of Japan’s traditional performing arts; it is also used as a venue for theatrical productions, dance performances, etc. The Small Hall is used for performances of Rakugo, Manzai, Rokyoku (Naniwa-bushi recitation), etc. The National Bunraku Theatre also holds special performances for schoolchildren etc. who may not be familiar with Bunraku, with explanations. The Exhibition Hall in the National Bunraku Theatre has permanent exhibitions of books etc. relating to the history of Bunraku, as well as holding special thematic exhibitions.

    Very nice traditional theatre. Show a bit long but authentic. My girlfriend got bored but I loved it, the costumes, acting, sets were incredible.

  • Osaka Shochiku-za Theatre
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    4.0
    80 Reviews
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    Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Doutombori 1-9-19
    This theater is located in 1-Chome Dotonbori. Modeled after the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, the theater was opened as the first Western-style theater in the Kansai region in 1923. The theater's impressive front entrance sports a grand Neo-Renaissance-style arch. The theater's European-style entrance is on the first floor; concessions and sofas are positioned around the second floor lobby, and floors three through five are for audience seating. In 1997, facilities were upgraded and added while leaving the front entrance in its original condition. The theater hosts kabuki, shinpa, and Shochiku Shinkigeki plays as well as reviews, musicals, concerts, and more.

    We were excited to go to see a live Kabuki performance......but it was not what we expected.......we asked what was showing....my friend speaks Japanese......and paid for one act........NO photos are...

  • Umeda Arts Theater Main Hall
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    4.0
    66 Reviews
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    Osaka Osakashi Kita-ku Chayamachi 19-1
    The Umeda Arts Theater Main Hall is located inside the Chayamachi Applause in Chayamachi. It was previously known as the Umeda Koma Theater. It moved to its current location from the west of the HEP FIVE building in 1992 and in 2005 it was renamed. You can enjoy a wide variety of performances from Takarazuka Revues, plays, modern and classic musicals, opera, and ballet. The auditorium holds 1,905 seats with a large chandelier in the center. You can enter on the first and second floors with a lobby on each floor, as well as shops and restaurants.

    大ホールはいいが 地下のシアタードラマ― シティは最低 狭い シート狭い 設備が古すぎる 係員案内は最低 13500円もの入場料とりちらしもない ちらしはなくなったという ことも聞かない限りない こんな態度では阪急グループの顔の泥を塗る

  • Tenma Tenjin Hanjo Tei
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    4.0
    109 Reviews
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    Osaka Osakashi Kita-ku Tenjimbashi 2-1-34
    An entertainment hall dedicated to rakugo traditional comedic storytelling which opened in 2006 and the only dedicated rakugo facility in the Osaka-Kyoto area. Rakugo masters belonging to the Kamigata Rakugo Association perform daily. The matinee program changes weekly while the evening show changes daily. The theater seats up to 216 and attendees can enjoy the performances of young newcomers and veterans up close and personal. The theater also provides “yose” variety shows featuring magicians and manzai comedy duos. Outside, the theater is decorated with a red rickshaw, a recreation of the one used by Katsura Harudanji I, and this has become a popular spot for taking commemorative photos. The closest station is Minamimorimachi Station.

    Due to COVID-19 this theater was closed for some time, but it opens from July 1. That’s why I went to listen Rakugo, a kind of narrative performance. It was excellent. There are generally two...

  • Dotonbori ZAZA
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    4.5
    29 Reviews
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    Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Doutombori 1-7-21 Kobayashi Building B1
    Dotonbori ZAZA located in the first below ground floor of Nakaza Cuidaore Building in downtown Dotonbori in Minami district of Osaka is a theater divided into two halls; “HOUSE” and “POCKET’S”. It holds live comedy by young performers daily as well as a range of events such as rakugo (traditional Japanese comic storytelling), theatrical performances, and music. “HOUSE” accommodates up to about 150 people and “POCKET’S” can hold up to about 80 people. The stage and audience are close enough to enjoy immersive entertainment. The closest station is Namba Station.

    My family and I enjoyed the musical so much, we kept singing the theme song gotta gotta! all the way back to our home country! Kudos to the five actors and also to their kind manager who went out...

  • Yoshimoto Manzai Theater
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    4.5
    33 Reviews
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    Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Nambasennichimae 12-7 YES-NAMBA Building 5F
    Opened in December 2014, the theater is right in front of Namba Grand Kagetsu. If you want to see young Osaka comedians, here is the first place you have to come. A variety of comedians, from popular comedians to rising comedians, will perform. The company holds daily performances of not only neta (comedy with pre-thought-out script) such as manzai or standup comedy, but also solo, unit, or project live shows, each with elaboration. Many young comedians who are expected to make their breakthrough in the future belong to this group, so finding your favorite comedian is one of the fun parts of the show. Another feature of this theater is that the audience seats are 305 and very close to the stage.

    吉本興業の総本山であるなんばグランド花月と道を挟んだビルの中にあります。こういった場所で修行をして人気者になっていきます。

  • Billboard Live OSAKA
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    4.5
    11 Reviews
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    Osaka Osaka-shi Kita-ku Umeda 2-2-22 Herbis PLAZA ENT B2
    A live music club and restaurant located inside the HERBIS PLAZA ENT mall in front of Nishi-Umeda Station in Umeda, Kita Ward, Osaka City. Located one floor B1 and connected via an underground passageway, here customers can enjoy a meal while watching live performances by artists from a variety of genres. The table and counter seating areas are unreserved and customers can sit anywhere they like. There's also a members' seating area, box seats, and casual self-service area which includes one drink.

    国内外のトップアーティストのステージを間近に見ることができます。カジュアル席ではビルボードの豪華な食事は頂けませんが、ドリンク込みで、カウンター席で気軽に音楽を楽しめます。

  • Kishiwada City Namikiri Hall
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    4.0
    14 Reviews
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    Osaka Kishiwadashi Minatomidorimachi 1-1
    The multipurpose hall is approximately ten-minutes by foot from Kishiwada Station. It was opened in April, 2002 as a symbol of the Kishiwada Bay Area and looks over Osaka Bay. In the building you'll find various sized halls, a multipurpose hall, a cultural exchange hall, conference rooms, and studios. When arranged for its primary use of the appreciation of traditional Japanese performance art the main hall holds 1,552 seats but it can be rearranged to serve a multitude of functions, anything from theater, opera, ballet and classical concerts to conventions.

    4階の会議場を利用しました。廊下からは海が見渡せて心地よいですね。毎日のように地元のおじいちゃんっぽい人が歩き回っていて少し不気味ですが…

  • NHK Osaka Hall
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    Osaka Osaka-shi Chuo-ku Otemae 4-1-20
    This multipurpose hall can accommodate full-fledged productions thanks to facilities such as well-designed stage equipment designed for thrilling performances. The hall is part of a complex consisting of the adjoining BK Plaza and Osaka Museum of History which serves as a space for the fusion of broadcasting, history, and culture. The hall has a total of 1,417 seats with 965 seats on the first floor and 452 on the second. There are also wheelchair spaces in the rear of the first floor (included in the first floor seating count).
  • Minato-machi River Place
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    3.5
    17 Reviews
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    Osaka Osakashi Naniwa-ku Minatomachi 1-3-1
    Exiting the underground Nanba Station from exit 26-B, you will see a building resembling an octagonal UFO across the Hanshin Expressway. The Minato-machi River Place is a facility complex built around the Live House, Namba Hatch. Various live events including rock and hip-hop are held in this building. There are also three plazas set up outside for use as outdoor event zones. Mini live events, exhibitions and other events, such as flea markets are also held here. The Dotonbori river flows past the complex, and with its beautiful nighttime views, is a popular date spot.

    JR難波駅と道頓堀川の間にある、お寺のお堂のような人目を引く建造物。観光客の動線からは少し外れているが、すぐ北側に遊覧船の乗り場もあり、川の見える階段に座り込んで一休みする人も多い。中にはライブホールが入っているらしい。

  • May Theater (Suita City Cultural Hall)
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    3.5
    2 Reviews
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    Osaka Suita-shi Izumicho 2-29-1
    A cultural facility located close to Suita Station in Izumi-cho, Suita City. Facilities include a 1,400 seat large performance hall, medium sized hall, reception hall, and exhibition room, and the facility is used for concerts, operas, plays, classical Japanese theater, and other performances; as well as parties; and art exhibitions. There is also a rooftop garden and a restaurant.

    吹田市文化会館メイシタ―で映画オペラ『オテロ』を見ました。2021/10/2 同月11日には文楽公演『伊達娘恋緋鹿子 火の見櫓の段』・『傾城阿波の鳴門 巡礼歌の段』がありました。 稀によい企画があるので、見逃さないように注意しています。

  • Subaru Hall
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    3.5
    8 Reviews
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    Osaka Tondabayashishi Sakuragaokachou 2-8
    Subaru Hall is an eight-minute walk from the Kintetsu Nagano Line's Kawanishi Station. It is a multipurpose facility, located to the east of Meijiike Park, with a residential area between the two. The large hall has room to seat 806 people, and the small hall can accommodate up to 2,50 people. Both halls are venues for events such as live performances, concerts and theatrical performances. The planetarium's domed ceiling gives a complete view of the starry sky and the domed ceiling also doubles a giant movie screen. Business meetings are also held in the facility, in addition to lectures and activities organized by the public.

    富田林市主催のコンサートなどを開催しているほか、プラネタリウムがあります。小さな子どもがいる家族連れの方には良い施設かもしれませんが、車でないと行けない場所にあることが難点です。

  • Shinkabukiza Theater
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    Osaka Osakashi Tennouji-ku Uehonmachi 6-5-13
    "The Shinkabukiza Theater has convenient, direct access to and from Kintetsu Railway's Osaka Uehommachi Station. Part of the appeal of this theater is that the audience members are very close to the performers on stage. The Shinkabukiza Theater hosts a wide range of difference types of performance, from Manzai (stand-up comedy performed by a pair of comedians) to performances by popular singers. The original Shinkabukiza Theater, which had become rather dilapidated, was closed in 2009, and the Theater moved into its current premises, which opened for the first performance in 2010. For the Kokeraotoshi (inaugural performances in a new theater), the ""21st Century Kabuki Gumi"" troupe performed ""Taiko Sanbaso"" and ""Yoshitsune Senbonzakura Yoshino Yama."""
  • Osaka International House Foundation (Osaka Conference Center and Hotel)
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    Osaka Osakashi Tennouji-ku Uehonmachi 8-2-6
    "Osaka International House Foundation is adjacent to the Osaka International Conference Center& Hotel, located in Uehonmachi, TennojiWard,. Popularly referred to as ""i.house,"" it contains small and large halls, conference rooms, a restaurant, a gallery, and similar facilities and is adaptable to many uses, including symposia, workshops,concerts, and exhibitions. It even has a hall with 1,006 seats with attached rehearsal rooms, and equipment for simultaneous interpretation of up to six languages. The adjacent hotel is furnished with luxurious semi-double beds with high-bounce mattresses made in Italy, creating a perfect environment for rest and relaxation."
  • Umeda Arts Theater
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    Osaka Osakashi Kita-ku Chayamachi 19-1
    This underground theater is located in the Umeda Arts Theater, inside Chaya-machi's Chaya-machi Applause Tower. It has 898 seats, half that of the main hall, but because of this, the seats are that much closer to the stage, giving the audience a much more intimate view of the performances here. The theater is primarily used for non-musical plays, but musical performances are also held here, and it is also a venue for Takarazuka Revue amateur performances, Youth Theater Japan performances and by the Rakugo Asahi East-West Association and Kamigata Rakugo performances. There is a bar with a counter in the lobby, where visitors can relax before performances begin and during the interludes.
  • The Phoenix Hall
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    3.0
    5 Reviews
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    Osaka Osakashi Kita-ku Nishitenma 4-15-10 Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance inside Phoenix Tower
    This is a concert hall in the Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Phoenix Tower. It's near the junction of the Keihan National Route and Midosuji, and also near JR Osaka Station. It seats a maximum of 335. Behind the stage is a massive window, and the view from atop the tower sets a wonderful atmosphere for the audience. Performances are mostly highly artistic, with lots of western Classical music featured. There are also more casual musical events, such as Teatime Concerts with drinks and snacks.

    高層ビルとは言いませんが割と高いビルの中にある音楽ホールです。あいおいニッセイ同和損保が運営しているらしく「ザ フェニックスホール」の名と並列に表記されていました。梅田新道交差点に有ります。

  • Kawachinagano City Foundation of Culture Lovely Hall
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    4.0
    3 Reviews
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    Osaka Kawachinaganoshi Nishidaichou 12-46
    This multipurpose hall is located seven minutes' walk from the Nankai Koya Line's Kawachinagano Station. The hall's nickname Lovely Hall was chosen by the public. Various events, such as concerts, movies and plays are held here. The large hall (seating 1,308 people) has an orchestra pit, and the small hall (seating 464 people), conference rooms, a rehearsal room and a sound recording. Rooms are available to be used for a fee, on a time-based system. Many people also visit the hall for regular dance lessons and fitness and yoga classes.

    広い多目的ホールでした。今日は友人が所属しているオーケストラを見に行きました。館内は綺麗で、全席までの距離がゆったりとってあって、満席でも窮屈ではありませんでした。駅から10分程度は、雨でなければお散歩にちょうど良い距離でした。

  • Osaka Sayama City Cultural Hall Sayaka Hall
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    Osaka Osakasayamashi Sayama 1-875-1
    This multi-purpose hall is located in Sayama City. The hall includes a large hall, small hall, convention hall, exhibition hall, meeting room, Japanese-style tatami room and art room. The main large hall has 1,208 seats. With second floor seating and a spacious environment, it is characterized by the feeling of closeness to the stage. Theater performances, concerts and musical recitals are held there. The small hall has 368 seats with luxurious chandeliers. There are restaurants on the fourth floor where you can enjoy full meals in addition to drinks and snacks.

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